Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 【1】

So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”

Cheer up! 【2】Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 【3】 Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 【4】 And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches ! You’re not convinced yet? 【5】

A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.

B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.

C. This article gives some advice on how to give good speech.

D. Say what you have to say and then stop.

E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.

F. Never forget your audience.

G. Give it a try and see what happens.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】F

【4】D

【5】G

【解析】

试题分析：演讲时我们都想成功，但难免当众紧张、忘词、结巴，文章告诉我们缓解演讲紧张的具体方法。

【1】C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。开头说我们都想做好演讲，但有时多数人做不好。C项承接上句，引出下文，故选C.

【2】A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上段讲演讲时的具体表现，此处讲振奋起来，下面的方法能帮到你。A项连接这两个句子承上启下，故选A.

【3】F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。下句中的their和them都指your audience，所以此处讲怎样对待你的听众们，F项符合文意，故选F.

【4】D考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句讲演讲要简洁明了，D项：说你必须说的然后停止，与上句连接，故选D.

【5】G考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。句意：事实上，你会发现这种经历是如此令人愉快以至于你会踊跃参加更多演讲。是不是你还不太确信，试试看会发生什么。G项顺承上句，故选G.